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EPREUVE VOL INSTRUMENTS [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Military Training
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- operational training flight 1, record 1, English, operational%20training%20flight
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A pilot, who successfully completes a proficiency check and an instrument rating test (IRT) while on course at an operational training unit (OTU)/operational training flight (OTF), will be considered qualified aircrew. 2, record 1, English, - operational%20training%20flight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- escadrille d’entraînement opérationnelle
1, record 1, French, escadrille%20d%26rsquo%3Bentra%C3%AEnement%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- escadrille d’instruction opérationnelle 2, record 1, French, escadrille%20d%26rsquo%3Binstruction%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
feminine noun
- ele IO 2, record 1, French, ele%20IO
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sera considéré comme un membre qualifié du personnel navigant tout pilote ayant subi avec succès une vérification des compétences et une épreuve de qualification de vol aux instruments, dans le cadre d’un cours donné dans une unité d’instruction opérationnelle(UIO) ou dans une escadrille d’instruction opérationnelle(Ele IO). 3, record 1, French, - escadrille%20d%26rsquo%3Bentra%C3%AEnement%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-02-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Training
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- instrument rating test 1, record 2, English, instrument%20rating%20test
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Instrument check pilots (ICPs) shall log 1st pilot time when conducting instrument rating tests (IRTs) regardless of the type qualifications (or lack thereof) on the aircraft flown. 2, record 2, English, - instrument%20rating%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de qualification de vol aux instruments
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20qualification%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EQVI 2, record 2, French, EQVI
feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les pilotes examinateurs de vol aux instruments(PEVI) doivent inscrire leur temps de vol comme pilote lorsqu'ils sont en train d’effectuer une épreuve de qualification de vol aux instruments(EQVI), quel que soit leur type de qualification(ou leur absence de qualification) sur l'aéronef piloté. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20qualification%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-09-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Space Control
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- special aerospace defence exercise
1, record 3, English, special%20aerospace%20defence%20exercise
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SPADE 1, record 3, English, SPADE
correct, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The flight of one or more military aircraft on a NOPAR [do not pass to air defence radar] IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plan (FP) to conduct a test of the aerospace surveillance, detection and identification capability. 1, record 3, English, - special%20aerospace%20defence%20exercise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If identification by interception of these aircraft is also planned, it shall be contingent upon the approval of a prearranged altitude reservation prior to takeoff. 1, record 3, English, - special%20aerospace%20defence%20exercise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
special aerospace defence exercise; SPADE: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 3, English, - special%20aerospace%20defence%20exercise
Record 3, Key term(s)
- special aerospace defense exercise
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- exercice spécial de défense aérienne
1, record 3, French, exercice%20sp%C3%A9cial%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SPADE 1, record 3, French, SPADE
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vol d’un ou de plusieurs aéronefs militaires selon un plan de vol IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] NOPAR [ne pas passer au radar de la défense aérienne] qui a pour rôle de mettre à l'épreuve les capacités de surveillance, de détection et d’identification de l'espace aérien. 1, record 3, French, - exercice%20sp%C3%A9cial%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si l’identification par interception est aussi prévue, il faut faire approuver avant le décollage la réservation d’altitude préalable. 1, record 3, French, - exercice%20sp%C3%A9cial%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
exercice spécial de défense aérienne; SPADE : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l’intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 3, French, - exercice%20sp%C3%A9cial%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
- Military Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- partial flight check
1, record 4, English, partial%20flight%20check
officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A check of a radar controller conducted by the base instrument check pilot or his representative, or by the command instrument check pilot or his representative, and consists of one or more of the approaches described in a full flight check. 1, record 4, English, - partial%20flight%20check
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term officialized by the Department of National Defence 2, record 4, English, - partial%20flight%20check
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Code BAABBAS 2, record 4, English, - partial%20flight%20check
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
- Administration militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épreuve pratique partielle
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9preuve%20pratique%20partielle
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'examen que doit subir le contrôleur radar sous la direction du pilote spécialiste en contrôle de vol aux instruments de la base ou du commandement, ou de son délégué. Cet examen consiste à assurer la prise en charge des avions dans une ou plusieurs des approches décrites dans l'épreuve pratique complète. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20pratique%20partielle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Ministère de la Défense Nationale 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20pratique%20partielle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- periodic instrument proficiency check 1, record 5, English, periodic%20instrument%20proficiency%20check
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ICAO, C-50-AN/45, p. 98 1, record 5, English, - periodic%20instrument%20proficiency%20check
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- épreuve périodique de vol aux instruments
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9preuve%20p%C3%A9riodique%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- instrument rating qualifying test 1, record 6, English, instrument%20rating%20qualifying%20test
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de vol aux instruments
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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